gentian

English

/ˈdʒɛn(t)ʃən/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various herbs of the family Gentianaceae found in temperate and mountainous regions with violet or blue flowers.
  • The dried roots and rhizome of a European gentian (Gentiana lutea), used as a tonic.

Etymology

Derived from Latin gentiāna.

Origin

Latin

gentiāna

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